Serve your community while promoting public safety.
What is Criminal Justice?
You will work in the field of law enforcement, corrections, court systems, loss safety and prevention, and other related areas. Criminal justice occupations have evolved from jobs with minimal requirements to employment positions that require complex knowledge and skills.
What are my career choices?
Federal, state, county, municipal levels of government, and private sectors of the criminal justice field. As part of the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Criminal Justice Degree at MCTC you can choose from four different tracks: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Corrections and Security and Loss Prevention. Progression in the Criminal Justice Program is contingent upon the achievement of a grade of C or better in each CRJ course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
- Criminal Justice AAS - Corrections Track
- Criminal Justice AAS - Criminal Justice Track
- Criminal Justice AAS - Law Enforcement Track
- Criminal Justice AAS - Security and Loss Prevention Track
- Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate
- Advanced Technologies in Criminal Justice Certificate
- Community Reentry Specialist Certificate
- Computer Forensics Certificate
- Corrections Certificate
- Criminal Behavior Specialist Certificate
- Criminal Justice Core Certificate
- Industrial Safety and Security Certificate
- Law Enforcement Certificate
- Security and Loss Prevention Certificate
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and functions of the criminal justice system.
- Identify and understand the basic concepts of criminal justice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of trends, issues, and ethics of criminal justice.
- Identify, understand, and demonstrate the basic concepts of criminal investigations.
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, MCTC has you covered. MCTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Other Information
Most potential employers will require that graduates have a criminal background check and security clearance. A felony conviction or a bad driving record could keep you from gaining employment. Also, keep in mind that some agencies will usually have physical fitness requirements.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
